In the wake of the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, Connecticut strengthened its laws by expanding its assault weapons and high-capacity magazine prohibition and its background check requirement. Connecticut continues to be a leader in preventing gun violence, including with a best-in-class illegal gun removal program and a law limiting qualified immunity for police who abuse civilians. In recent years, Connecticut enacted a suite of new gun safety policies, including prohibiting open carry of firearms in public, strengthening its secure firearm storage law, strengthening dealer licensing requirements, and increasing legal accountability for the gun industry.